Right, so on the weekend I went to Melbourne, and while there I followed up the lead I had found (and mentioned a couple of hundred pages ago) regarding a stockist for George Cleverley shoes. The Australian stockist is listed as a shop called Double Monk, at 53 Smith St Collingwood.

Well, I had a wander along Smith St yesterday, and at number 53 there is indeed a shop being fitted out. I couldn't see in exactly, as they had paper screens covering the windows, however, the motif on the paper screens did indeed suggest a shoe shop. Now this was a bit frustrating, I was intrigued, so I thought "bugger it, it's only Collingwood," and I pushed my face up against the glass to try and get a glimpse of the inside of the shop. And indeed, my efforts were well rewarded, as stacked high on the shelves that were just visible between sheets of paper were boxes and boxes of Crockett & Jones. There were also many flash-looking green-coloured boxes with a name I couldn't read.

I went home and emailed them. And here's the news - they're hoping to open next Tuesday.

I'm back in Sydney now, but I can easily imagine that there might be some Melbournites at 53 Smith St Collingwood at 9:00a.m. next Tuesday morning. If so, do let us know how it all is.

Speaking of MJ Bale, I am seriously eying off the blue Xavier cotton suit... might head down to the Melbourne store in the hope they have some in stock. It looks like they have a few colours available, so I am thinking this might be an affordable way to quickly build out a summer suit wardrobe.

The other day, he tried to high-five me, I went a little too hard and broke his arm.

What are you talking about? The pocket square looks fine.

To answer your question, it is intended to be a cotton suit rather than an 'odd sports coat' however, it looks excellent as is. It could do with brown buttons, but that is just preference.

Really like the look of this actually....might have to take a visit to the Melbourne store. Just out of curiosity (not really sure I am in the market for a new suit yet unfortunately) does this qualify for the 2 for $1000 deal (apologies if this has already been answered)?

Though it could be great for summer....

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Not sure you're entirely qualified to cast the first stone.

Who watches the watchman?...

New comers (and others like me) ask (sometimes annoying or unclear) questions, this is a place to share information. Sometimes the limitation of the search function make it difficult to get an answer (or you are looking for a more up to date one). If a question is too open ended, ask for more information, or do not reply, but it is nice to visit this thread and find an inviting atmosphere (leave your socks at the door, fxh...oh, sorry, could not resist, I am a simply man with simple pleasures).

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Originally Posted by California Dreamer

Had a very good session with Tom at P. Johnson on Saturday. I was in the market for a summer suit, probably something in grey. We went through some fabric books, and I found myself leaning more towards a dark brown. I ended up choosing a 3 ply LP Zealander Flower Super 120s fabric which had a bit more texture to it than the solid browns we looked at.
The suit will be a 2 button, notch lapel. I went for 2 patch pockets and mid-brown horn buttons, with a view to wearing the coat as a sports coat occasionally. Pants will be flat front, no cuff.Also getting a pink shirt in a Thomas Mason Royal Oxford. Semi-spread soft collar, french cuff.
Really looking forward to seeing these in a few weeks time.

CD, really glad you enjoyed the experience, the suit sounds great and nothing beats a good pink shirt.

Right, so on the weekend I went to Melbourne, and while there I followed up the lead I had found (and mentioned a couple of hundred pages ago) regarding a stockist for George Cleverley shoes. The Australian stockist is listed as a shop called Double Monk, at 53 Smith St Collingwood.

Well, I had a wander along Smith St yesterday, and at number 53 there is indeed a shop being fitted out. I couldn't see in exactly, as they had paper screens covering the windows, however, the motif on the paper screens did indeed suggest a shoe shop. Now this was a bit frustrating, I was intrigued, so I thought "bugger it, it's only Collingwood," and I pushed my face up against the glass to try and get a glimpse of the inside of the shop. And indeed, my efforts were well rewarded, as stacked high on the shelves that were just visible between sheets of paper were boxes and boxes of Crockett & Jones. There were also many flash-looking green-coloured boxes with a name I couldn't read.

I went home and emailed them. And here's the news - they're hoping to open next Tuesday.

I'm back in Sydney now, but I can easily imagine that there might be some Melbournites at 53 Smith St Collingwood at 9:00a.m. next Tuesday morning. If so, do let us know how it all is.

Really like the look of this actually....might have to take a visit to the Melbourne store. Just out of curiosity (not really sure I am in the market for a new suit yet unfortunately) does this qualify for the 2 for $1000 deal (apologies if this has already been answered)?
Though it could be great for summer....
Who watches the watchman?...
New comers (and others like me) ask (sometimes annoying or unclear) questions, this is a place to share information. Sometimes the limitation of the search function make it difficult to get an answer (or you are looking for a more up to date one). If a question is too open ended, ask for more information, or do not reply, but it is nice to visit this thread and find an inviting atmosphere (leave your socks at the door, fxh...oh, sorry, could not resist, I am a simply man with simple pleasures).
CD, really glad you enjoyed the experience, the suit sounds great and nothing beats a good pink shirt.http://linenforsummertweedforwinter.tumblr.com/post/11373348967/wear-a-pink-shirt-on-days-youre-hung-over-or-just

Selling for about 40-50% of RRP. No pictures of inside the jeans. No Authenticity stamp. Dodgy Asian English. Seller has the name 'qingyinsun'. 2 people out of 192 have said their fake. Even if they were making $20 on each pair, I don't think you can buy authentic Nudie Jeans in any Asian country for $40.

^ The ones in the first picture don't appear to be fake, but I'd need more photos to confirm this. Given the low price (lower than ASOS, Revolve Clothing, et al), I would be hesitant to buy them.

Also, are you sure you want the Thin Finn? The low back yoke and low pockets have a tendency to hang. It suits indie rockers, those with extremely skinny legs and people who want to look like they've shat themselves. I hope you fit into the former two